Sermons
A sermon is a talk. It is a conversation between God and the preacher, the preacher and him/herself, and the preacher and the listener. It is a beautiful, delightful dance of truth, memory, and possibility. Like a dance, a conversation can meander around the room gracefully, all the while leading you to end up right where you started - with a hopeful prayer.
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The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)
The Tower of Babel in the Bible (Genesis 11:1-9) enlivens our imagination. In this devotional, I go into the story and imagine it from another point of view.
Creation, part 1 (Genesis 1 and 2)
The Scriptures are most preoccupied with not how (science) or when (history), but who and why. Who are you, O Creator, and who am I? Why am I here? The meaning of Genesis 1 is life-giving and powerful, it tells of a magnificent Creator who knows us.
God Sees and Blesses Hagar
God shows tenderness, love, and generosity to Hagar, the very things Abraham and Sarah would not. This story is a reminder that "Me Too," has always been. How did Hagar and Ishmael survive in the wilderness? They are regarded Hagar regarded as beloved in the eyes of God.
Trusting and Trying in a Very Big God
The disciples are unnerved by Jesus' announcement of his upcoming departure, yet Jesus trusts God's ability to work through them! Can we be so bold to trust God to work through us when we feel so underequipped?